Rest In The Redeemer | Ruth 3

This powerful exploration of Ruth chapter 3 reveals one of Scripture's most profound love stories while unveiling something far greater: our relationship with Christ as our Kinsman Redeemer. We witness Ruth's courageous act of total submission as she approaches Boaz at the threshing floor, a moment that required tremendous boldness and faith. The message is clear: Christianity is not for cowards. Just as Ruth had to act decisively despite the risks to her reputation and security, we are called to move boldly toward God's will for our lives, refusing to let fear paralyze us. The threshing floor itself becomes a powerful symbol of judgment and accountability, the very place where wheat is separated from chaff. Ruth's gamble on Boaz's character reminds us that integrity—what we do when no one is watching—is the foundation of our lives. But the deepest truth emerges when we see ourselves not as Boaz, but as Ruth: destitute foreigners bringing nothing to the table, wholly dependent on our Redeemer. Jesus, like Boaz, chose the costly path of redemption not because we were a good investment, but because love compelled Him. Our salvation required His split inheritance, His stained reputation, His sacrificial death. Yet He calls it very good. This is the invitation: to throw ourselves at the feet of Jesus in total submission, trusting in His perfect character to redeem us completely.